WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2010. Today the Center for American Progress released a new report that outlines why implementing the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” can be accomplished quickly and would require few changes in military regulations and practices. CAP’s analysis found that most existing regulations are already neutral with[Read More…]
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Sharp Increase in Earned Income Tax Credit Payments for Illinois Families
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Illinois families have an extra $15.4 million in their pockets so far this year due to a 16% increase in the number of families eligible for tax credits through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). About 638,000 Illinois families have already received EITC credits of $80.8 million[Read More…]
State of Illinois Announces Launch of Improved Birth Registration System
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), is announcing the launch of the Electronic Birth Registration System within the Division of Vital Records. Earlier this year, the Department implemented a new birth registration system in all 121 birthing hospitals throughout Illinois. [Read More…]
Help Drive ENEWSPF: eNews Park Forest Announces Spring Fund Raising Event
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–As our loyal readers are aware, eNews Park Forest began as a source for Park Forest residents to obtain local news. Based on the input of our readers, the scope of eNews was expanded to provide the latest local and national news. According to readership statistics, our readership[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association Presents Jazz Jam
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association will present a Jazz Jam in the Tall Grass Gallery on Friday, March 19 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The event is being held in conjunction with the current gallery exhibit, “Something Jazzy,” which features the works of 15 artists on the[Read More…]
2010 Diversity Dinners Celebrate The Rich Diversity Of Chicago’s Southern Suburbs
The 2010 Diversity Dinners are an opportunity to better understand our diverse society. (Graphic supplied) Dinners to be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010 Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 2010 Diversity Dinners will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2010. The event, held at multiple homes, schools and[Read More…]
Classic SNL: Will Ferrell, Christopher Walken, More Cowbell (Video)
“Guess what? I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!” Wonderful quote. Enjoy some classic Saturday Night Liver featuring Will Ferrell, Christopher Walken and … MORE COWBELL!!! Just for fun.
D.C. Law Permitting Same-Sex Marriages Takes Effect
Nation’s Capital is Sixth U.S. Jurisdiction to Permit Same-Sex Couples to Marry Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, issued the following statement after a new law in the District of Columbia permitting same-sex marriages became effective recently. “This[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Hosts Faith and Fairness Town Hall in Greensboro, NC
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, hosted a town hall conversation in Greensboro, NC, to engage people of faith in LGBT equality advocacy and address ways to combat misleading information from the religious right about LGBT people[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Honors 305 Major U.S. Employers as 2010 ‘Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, honored 305 employers as its 2010 ‘Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” at the Sixth Annual LGBT Workplace Awards Seminar and Reception held last night. The event, hosted by Time[Read More…]
